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PS 84 first-grade teacher Jennifer McCord (below) found parents who wanted their children in the program even though they weren’t listed for tutoring.

“There were three or four who asked if their children could attend even though they weren’t recommended for extra help,” said McCord, who recommended 10 of her 21 students for tutoring.

Officials at the Upper West Side school said all of its struggling students – about half of the 500-strong student body – were getting extra help.

Providing help to all pupils who need it has been a challenge for schools with high concentrations of struggling students, since the program limits tutoring groups to no more than 10 students per teacher.

It is estimated that tens of thousands of students are waiting for tutoring.